Start Date
- September 2023, Full Time
Summary
The Phoenix Purple course has been specifically designed to meet the needs of students who are on the Autistic Spectrum and who require support to become more independent and ready to progress onto their chosen adult pathway.
The curriculum is designed with the student's unique needs in mind and aims to support students to engage with learning and to identify appropriate progression routes for the future.
Students are assessed when they join the course allocated to 1 of 7 tutor groups. They then work with their designated tutor to produce an individualised timetable from a number of mandatory and non-mandatory curriculum subjects.
All students are expected to undertake lessons in:
Planning & Progression
Communication & Confidence
Life Skills (Healthy Life Style, Budgeting and Home skills)
Personal & Social Development (Autism & Me, Citizenship & Emotional Well-being)
Work Related Study
Social & Leisure Development
English and Maths (either qualification based or skills development)
TITAN- Travel & Independence training (where required)
Students will then be able to choose a selection of non mandatory subjects to complete their timetable.
Why Our College?
Specialist facilities
We have purpose built facilities for our inclusive learning students, including our purpose build Rug Room for students with Autistic Spectrum disorders, and our PAL building, for students who are preparing for adult life.
A centre for excellence
The Education and Training Foundation (ETF) has named City College Norwich as one of three Centres for Excellence in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in England
Bespoke programmes
Our Inclusive Learning courses help you to progress to your next step through our bespoke group programmes delivered by a team of dedicated staff
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course however a formal autism diagnosis is expected. Students are encouraged to apply early for a place on this course and an interview is required.
Objective
Phoenix Purple is a transitional course designed especially to suit students on the Autistic Spectrum. It is for those who do not yet feel ready to access a mainstream course elsewhere within the college and require a specialist curriculum to meet their individual needs and prepare them for their next step.
Assessment
No formal assessment unless you undertake qualifications alongside the course. Some students will undertake Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications in English and Maths (dependent on tutor assessment of working levels). Some students will work to achieve Gateway certificate in: Skills for Independent Living and/or Preparation for Employment.
Progression
Students may progress onto other Inclusive Learning courses including employment ready courses, L1/L2 courses GCSE's and A levels or on to community options within adult services.
Career Progression
The course is designed to promote group working, decision making skills, confidence, independence and self-esteem to prepare students for employment.
Fees
Students will need to have successfully applied for and received funding.
